S. 888 117th Congress Senate

CROWN Act of 2021

Official title: A bill to prohibit discrimination based on an individual's texture or style of hair.

Introduced: March 22, 2021 Introduced by: Cory A. Booker Democratic · New Jersey See on congress.gov

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Cosmetics and personal careDue process and equal protectionElementary and secondary educationEmployment discrimination and employee rights

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Higher educationHousing discriminationPoverty and welfare assistancePublic housingRacial and ethnic relationsState and local government operations

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Mar 22, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Mar 22, 2021

Introduced in Senate

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Latest action March 22, 2021

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Creating a Respectful and Open World for Natural Hair Act of 2021 or the CROWN Act of 2021

This bill prohibits discrimination based on a person's hair texture or hairstyle if that style or texture is commonly associated with a particular race or national origin. Specifically, the bill prohibits this type of discrimination against those participating in federally assisted programs, housing programs, public accommodations, and employment.

Persons shall not be deprived of equal rights under the law and shall not be subjected to prohibited practices based on their hair texture or style.

The bill provides for enforcement procedures under the applicable laws.

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